Definitions

at the helm

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

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at the helm

With a new chief executive at the helm, the company sits at another turning point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Two years ago, with Dvorkovich at the helm, an attempt was made to officially re-admit Russian teams and officials.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

It didn’t help that Tracy’s first two months after being promoted from Triple-A didn’t appear to change much, casting doubts on Breslow’s future at the helm of the front office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

And, despite still being in a legal gray zone, it’s finally launched – with creative director, comedian, and chief Jones impersonator Tim Heidecker at the helm.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Hazel and Frank stood at the helm, tinkering with the controls.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

at the helm

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